general problems of the 1998 Honda Odyssey

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1998 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 1998 Odyssey.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2023

The contact's friend owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and travelled down to the floorboard. The contact stated that her son inspected the vehicle and noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact's son added brake fluid to the vehicle; however, the brake fluid leaked out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the subframe was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,148.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2014

Was in my daughters driveway in nesconset NY, I turned the key put in drive, the car revved, took off at full speed finally hitting a tree. Multiple injuries, taken to stony brook medical center. Nine weeks hospital and rehab.




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